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Ingredients

900g black beans

4.75L water

240ml plus 4 tbsp olive oil, divided

1 large onion,
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8 garlic cloves,
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1 green pepper,
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Method

How to make Black beans (frijoles negros)

1) Wash the beans and soak overnight in the water. When the beans swell, cook in the same water until soft, about 45 mins.

2) Heat 240ml oil in a frying pan, add onions, garlic and green peppers. Add 175g of the cooked beans to the pan and
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3) Add this to the beans together with the salt, pepper, if using, oregano, bay leaves and sugar. Allow to boil for a 1 hr then add the wine and vinegar allowing to cook uncovered for a while. Add the remaining 4 tbsp olive oil just before serving.